SOLUTION: At an office supplies store, pencils sell individually for $0.10 each and in packs of 12 for $0.80 per pack. Kay buys 2 packs instead of 24 individual pencils. How much money does

Question 355129: At an office supplies store, pencils sell individually for $0.10 each and in packs of 12 for $0.80 per pack. Kay buys 2 packs instead of 24 individual pencils. How much money does she save?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
*Note: Take it a step at a time
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amount paid buying 24 pencils by the pack
2* (.80) = $1.60
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amount paid buying 24 pencils buying them individually
24*.10 = $2.40
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money saved
$2.40 - $1.60 = $0.80 or 80 cents
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